Illegal Dumping Reminder

The community recycling center is open to
all residents three days a week. We ask that you not leave
recyclables outside the door when the center is closed. This is
considered illegal dumping and if the weather is bad, any paper
products that get wet will have to be thrown away.

Additionally please do not leave
electronics at either the community recycling center or the
electronics recycling center. Electronics are collected the
third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Educational Materials/Programs

Detailed information on all of our programs is available through
the recycling office. The recycling coordinator is also available to
present programs to schools, service groups, scout groups and other
organizations.

Demolition Waste

The Elk County Municipal Waste Management
Ordinance requires a permit for the demolition of any
residential or seasonal dwelling regardless of size, and for any
non-residential structure in excess of 500 square feet.

The county’s demolition permit is available
through the recycling office. Municipalities may also have them
on hand.

The permit must be obtained prior to
demolition.

When the recycling/solid waste office
receives the permit application, the solid waste enforcement
officer will contact the property owner/contractor to set a day
and time to meet at the site for an initial inspection. At this
time the enforcement officer will either approve or disapprove
the permit based on his findings.

The ordinance also requires the property
owner provide the recycling office proof of proper disposal of
the demolition waste. A typical example of proof of proper
disposal is landfill weigh slips. The recycling office must
receive these within five business days of project completion.

Cost for the permit is $25 for residential,
out buildings, camps and cabins. Permit fee for commercial and
industrial structures is $150.

Click
HERE to apply for a permit to demolish and remove demolition
waste.